Prayer, Plain and Simple

Prayer, Plain and Simple

Advent Prayer, Day 9: Transform Our Lives

posted by nsymmonds

By Claudia Mair Burney

Monday, the second week of Advent

“Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus had also been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21-22
 

Have you ever wondered why the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus in the form of a dove? Perhaps there’s a connection to the dove that flew out into the world after the great flood, which was a metaphor for a new beginning for humankind. In this passage Christ is embarking on His own new beginning that will benefit the whole world. His baptism, a simple act of obedience, commences his pubic ministry, and from here, Jesus begins to change the lives of everyone he comes in contact with. He is still transforming lives today.

 

Father of the Beloved,
 
I can only imagine what it was like to be at Jesus’ baptism. With my minds eye I can see the dove glide from the heavens to perch serenely on his shoulder. But many times, I struggle with sensing the movements, and resting places of the Holy Spirit. You don’t usually speak in audible voices either, Father. Please give me discernment, so that I may know when I should be still with you, and when I should soar with you; when you speak, and how to recognize your voice and say, “Yes, that is Abba talking. Help me in the name of your Beloved. “
 
Come, Lord Jesus.



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posted December 8, 2009 at 3:04 pm


The second coming Jesus is coming down from the clods with a load shout and the dead shall rise first and the people remained shall be change in a twinkle of a eye and be caught up with them.



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posted December 8, 2009 at 5:04 pm


As believers, we can’t wait to see Jesus’ with the clods!



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Lakedra

posted December 17, 2009 at 10:49 am


I Lakedra Brown will always be a strong believer in God and and My lord.To me it is very good that when some of us are down and we look to the stars for guidence , as long as we keep God in our hearts and souls i see very bright futures for us all.
Remember God love you and he’ll always be there don’t be afraid to call on to him, for he’s a glorious God just have faith .



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